S1 – Ep 393 – Ashton – A Breathtaking View Overlooking the Town!

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Published 2023-10-09
Our visit to Ashton was absolutely amazing and filled with incredible sights. The journey from Montagu itself was breathtaking, with stunning mountains, an old fort perched atop a fantastic tunnel we drove through, a modern bridge juxtaposed with an old rusted rail bridge - all of which left us in awe. We made a memorable stop at Platform 62, where a beautiful steam locomotive caught our eye and a leisurely walk-through Platform 62 only added to the charm. However, the highlight of our visit was undoubtedly the breathtaking view from a hill overlooking the town. Ashton proved to be yet another fantastic town worth exploring. #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #travelongravel #westerncape #ashton

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All Comments (21)
  • Those mountains are something to behold. And the clouds were already gathering for the big wash. Lovely, thank you.🙃🙏❤
  • My husband and my favorite past time, traveling through our beautiful country with you on your adventures. Thank you for sharing what many people dont get to see.
  • Such a stunning part of our country!!❤❤❤Some of the mountains look like Pierneef paintings!!
  • @joannebedford2695
    The sight of the fort brings back childhood memories. Many car journeys travelled from Oudtshoorn to Cape Town in the 1960's and 70's
  • @doraduplessis2727
    Can't remember ever seeing the old fort, but remember the tunnel! Thanks for taking us along this amazing trip.
  • @1812nico
    Hi you two! What a breathtaking approach road to Ashton! The mountains with the stunning cliffs -- and then that surprise of a fort! Platform 6 is quite something more than a platform, even with that amazing loco on the front porch. Thank you for the exploration through the town. Ashton is a very bright and neat place, with something beautiful and interesting to see wherever you look. I agree that the Viewpoint vista tops it all, with the mountains rounding off the picture. Thank you again. I can't wait for the next trip! Keep safe!
  • @peterlourens2501
    My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed how you shared your experiences of Ashton. This is the town where she grew up. Your video revived many memories as you drove by the school, the church, the townhall (where they had their matric dance 😉), also a glimpse of the house they stayed in and so many more sights. Thank you for the opportunity to travel with you.😊
  • @clayauslewis4236
    Spectacular! Another fantastic town worth exploring! Thanks for bringing this to our attention.
  • @terrimeyer3815
    Wowzer!!!!! that was a beaut, love love loved it. Nice to be back there. The bridge is a sight to see. The mountains are breath taking. It just lifts me like an eagle watching your videos. very grateful for the work you doing
  • @annawitter5161
    I have been this way many times but never fail to appreciate the beauty of Cogmanskloof and the little tunnel with the old fort above it. Usually I hate tunnels but that little one is so pretty, and the magnificent mountains all round. The stopping places are new since my day, there used to be a little site where you could climb out and view Good old Bain! Hy het gebou om te hou!The old bridge is amazing, so beautifully built. Ashton has expanded! Wow! That big-arch bridge is new since my day. Now the old railway bridge, that is special. Love the old loco. Grand old dame. My hubby and I visited Platform 62 a few times. It seems a lot more sophisticated now. The food was really good though. So glad you found the station. And what a tree!!! Dis n meneer v Its lovely to see the hoepoe. There used to always be a hoepoe in my moms back yard in Bellville. Hullo, old friend! I am somehow reminded of the goods station at Bellville where we used to go to pick up a box of apples sent by relatives who had an apple farm. I remember the smell of those apples when the box was loaded into the back of our station wagon. So glad you got up close to the railbridge. Thank you for happy memories.
  • @deonzar
    Ashton..yes a very interesting place. I watched for hours that weekend when they moved the bridge into place. The video should be on youtube. Also stopped quite a few times at the locomotive....platform 62 sell many things and if you do not have time to visit all the cellars you can buy their wine here..... 🙂.
  • @tonynz9954
    Wat n pragtige dorpie. That new bridge is beautiful. So nice to see the lady picking up rubbish . The town looked very clean and no potholes. A Canadian built Steam engine .🚂 It travelled a long way to get to SA. . I hope that Sonia was upwind from that guy who worked in the cannery factory for 30 years. He said he still loved his baked beans. Say no more !!🚽🔥 Curtis why did you not get the drone out when you got to the Viewing Point ? Perfect place for a drone shot with all the mountains in the background. That old stone fort was brilliantly camouflaged. I just loved all the neat stone work at the picnic spots. So sad about that plaque being stolen. 😡At least Sonia can access the history on her phone. Baie dankie vir die mooi reis.🚙
  • @ronnykenny3965
    Absolutely breathtaking, my mind always goes goggleboggle when I think of the blood sweat & tears during the construction of the mountain passes. So appreciative of you & Sonja takig us along. Seeing place we've never & will never see. Thank you, left some biltong & dry wors o the back seat for you, hopefully still there 😅🚙🚙
  • @carolmccorry3053
    What gorgous place, if i had the money i would there all the way from Australia 🇦🇺
  • @keiths8370
    Thank you for the telling us the day and time.. Blessings to you
  • @dancingtennine
    My obsession with your channel is totally out of control ❤😅...I watch each episode more than three times 🙈...great work you do 👏🏿👌🏿 so so refreshing ❤💫💐